Remove valve from lid and place in valve storage area in lid. Wash lid/valve and cup in top rack of dishwasher, away from heat source, or hand-wash each part separately. Avoid use of abrasive cleaners.

They should be available in your local supermarkets, drug or discount stores.

They should be available in your local supermarkets, drug or discount stores.

Step 1: Clean the cup before first use and immediately after each use.  Cleaning instructions: The cup, lid, and valve (or straw) are top rack dishwasher safe, away from the heat source, or are hand washable.  Remove the valve from cups with spouts, or remove both straw pieces and open the valve connected to the short straw, from the lid before washing. For cups with spouts, store the valve under the lid when washing parts in the dishwasher. Avoid use of abrasive cleaners.

Step 2: For cups with spouts, after cleaning, pinch both ends of valve to open slits. 1). Then insert the valve firmly until it can’t be pushed any further. 2). For cups with straws, after cleaning, pinch attached valve to open slit 3) before reinserting it back into the end of the short straw. Then reinsert short straw though bottom of lid and attach long straw onto end of valve.

Step 3: After filling the cup, screw lid on tightly by twisting until the arrows line up and you hear/feel the click.